A Level Art & Design: Photography
Course summary
Why should I study it? Students on this exciting course will build a portfolio of still and moving images exploring a wide range of materials, processes and techniques including film processing and digital photography, experimenting with a wide range of photographic materials and processes. Students will be taught how to research and analyse the work of relevant artists and photographers and complete studio and location based photoshoots related to a set theme. Students will have to complete independent photoshoots related to the theme and resent their work in the annual exhibition. Photojournalism, curation, TV and film industries, fashion photography, website design, food photographers, travel photography.
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
BTEC / GCSE / Cambridge National / i GCSE qualifications | 5 btec / gcse / cambridge national / i gcse qualifications at grade 5.0 or above | — |
Art and Design (Fine Art, Photography, Graphics, Craft) | Grade 6 in Art and Design (Fine Art, Photography, Graphics, Craft) | — |
As published by the school
Grade 6 in GCSE Art or Graphics
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Assessment
Unit 1 Course Portfolio You produce a portfolio of work for this unit. Investigations using a variety of media and scale lead to a personal, well researched final outcome. 30% of A Level Unit 2 Controlled Assignment A final piece of work is produced independently under controlled conditions. You have several weeks to experiment, record and research as well as consult with your teacher as you develop your ideas. 20% of A Level Unit 3 Course Portfolio You are required to use personal starting points to produce a major project that shows you working through a range of art and design experiences. You will include a personal study, related to your coursework theme, of between 1000 and 3000 words. 30% of A Level Unit 4 Controlled Assignment You will choose a starting point and during the initial planning and preparation stage you will demonstrate recording, planning and developing ideas and completing a final response under controlled conditions in 15 hours. 20% of A Level
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